Best Chipotle Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipes

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHIPOTLE GREEN ONION GRAVY

Steps:

• Place chicken breast halves between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet on high heat until it begins to shimmer, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium; cook chicken breasts until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer cooked chicken to a warm plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil.
• Melt butter in the skillet; stir in flour and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan; cook and stir until gravy begins to simmer and thicken, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir in green onions and chipotle chile powder.
• Return chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

CHIPOTLE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Using a sharp, thin knife, cut a parallel slit in the side of each chicken breast, forming a pocket, taking care not to cut through top or bottom of chicken. (Or, ask your meat retailer to do this for you at time of purchase.)
• Combine 1 cup cheese, pimientos and cilantro; stuff into pockets of chicken. Place chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet. Combine chili powder, cumin and garlic salt; rub mixture over both sides of chicken. Coat chicken lightly with cooking spray or brush with canola oil.
• Bake in a preheated 400°F oven 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle remaining cheese over chicken. Continue baking 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese has melted.

CHIPOTLE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• 1. Using a sharp, thin knife, cut a parallel slit in the side of each chicken breast, forming a pocket, taking care not to cut through top or bottom of chicken. 2. Combine 1 cup cheese, pimientos and cilantro; stuff into pockets of chicken. Place chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet. Combine chili powder, cumin and garlic salt; rub mixture over both sides of chicken. Coat chicken lightly with cooking spray or brush with canola oil. 3. Bake in a preheated 400°F oven 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle remaining cheese over chicken. Continue baking 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese has melted. Nutrition Facts Serving Size 149 g Calories 326 Protein 37g Carbohydrates 4g Dietary Fiber 1g Total Fat 17.3 g Saturated Fat 9.1g Monounsaturated Fat 4.7g Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g Cholesterol 95mg Vitamin A 36RE Vitamin C 5mg Calcium 349mg Iron 2mg Sodium 657mg

CHIPOTLE BONELESS CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Place chicken breasts in an ungreased baking pan.
• Shake the seasonings over the chicken, then rub. Add one tbsp of the 'butter' in a dollop on top of the chicken.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, then take out of oven and flip. Sprinkle the seasonings on the newly upturned side, and put the other tbsp dollop on top.
• Continue baking another 25-30 minutes, or until juices run clear when poked, and inner temp is 175°F.

CHIPOTLE-APPLE CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. Saute apple in drippings until tender. Add the onion, applesauce, chipotle peppers and bacon; saute 2 minutes longer., Cut a pocket in each chicken breast half; stuff with apple mixture. In a small skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. , Transfer to an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, add the flour, apple juice, salt and pepper to the skillet; stir to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.